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Topic Review (Newest First)

03-18-2012 07:34 PM

Greg Pavlov

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEC54

..... .I remove all clickers from my reels.

So do I (mainly because I find the noise annoying).

04-21-2011 04:59 PM

fredaevans

Bob out did himself.

That Puppies 'big on Bling!

fae

04-21-2011 03:26 PM

Jim Miller

Got the rod

Got the rod......the reel will be a while

As posted...I had a blast on my first outing with the new rod!

04-13-2011 05:01 PM

fredaevans

Brass face and snake handle.

Oh My God! That will be too cool for words.

As for Tim being 'over-worked' he/I have corresponded for months. Had to advise him to 'be careful of what you wish, it could come true.' First time I saw (Internet) one of his reels it took me less than 90 seconds to put in my (first) order.

Of that 90 seconds, 30 were taken up by hosting my old butt off my chair to go fetch my wallet. Being a 'Retired Banker' those conversations/sharing have been interesting, in a good way.

"If you build it, they will come" sort of stuff. And Lord Knows! They came.

A very, very good thing as these reels are not just a functional fishing tool, but a genuine work of Art. You look at the photos of the reels here/his web site ... that's exactly what you'll get in your box. Tim's a machinist of the highest order.

04-13-2011 02:07 PM

Jim Miller

Fred
Yes Tim @ Speyco was great to work with. Nice fellow who really tries to please.
We have to get him some help however....the guy is WAY overworked!
Hope to have my 3 3/4" river switch reel this week. (with brass face and Snake handle)
.......going to be great!

No stripers spawning in the Hudson River Yet! (at least not in Albany,NY)

04-13-2011 01:48 PM

PEC54

Jim is this rod coming to the striper clave?

04-13-2011 01:46 PM

PEC54

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredaevans

Ever wonder why 50 year old Hardies don't last 24 hours in the Classified section?

Nuff said.

What does nuff mean? And no I have never wondered why 50 yr old Hardy's last only 24 hrs in a classified section. do they have an extremely short expiration date?

04-13-2011 01:30 PM

fredaevans

Quote:

Originally Posted by PEC54

Why would you want to hear the line coming off your reel? Do you need it to let you know you have a fish on?or just to let everyone else know your tight.When I'm fishing ,especially at night the last thing I want to do is telegraph to all that I'm into fish.I remove all clickers from my reels.

Ever wonder why 50 year old Hardies don't last 24 hours in the Classified section?

Nuff said.

04-13-2011 12:50 PM

PEC54

No striper sightings yet,still a few weeks away.I know about the cool sound of a reel screaming,I'm bored ,looking to stir the pot .Day time no big deal with the clicker,but I was serious at night ,optimum stealth mode rules are in full effect.

04-13-2011 12:28 PM

Jim Miller

Paul
translates into:

The faster the fish.....the cooler the sound!

Any striper sightings yet?

04-13-2011 10:44 AM

PEC54

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredaevans

Good call on the SpeyCo reel. I've got four of them now. Three 'spey rod' sized and one light 'trouter.'

They're the most solid reel I've ever had my hands on ...... and wait, just wait, till you hear line coming off one of those Puppies! You can hear it 100 yards away! Sounds like an old Hardy on Steroids.

Better yet they cost hundreds less that many 'major brand name' reels that have had so many holes drilled to them there's no weight left to help balance the rod.

Fred

Why would you want to hear the line coming off your reel? Do you need it to let you know you have a fish on?or just to let everyone else know your tight.When I'm fishing ,especially at night the last thing I want to do is telegraph to all that I'm into fish.I remove all clickers from my reels.

04-13-2011 03:18 AM

fredaevans

Good call on the SpeyCo reel. I've got four of them now. Three 'spey rod' sized and one light 'trouter.'

They're the most solid reel I've ever had my hands on ...... and wait, just wait, till you hear line coming off one of those Puppies! You can hear it 100 yards away! Sounds like an old Hardy on Steroids.

Better yet they cost hundreds less that many 'major brand name' reels that have had so many holes drilled to them there's no weight left to help balance the rod.

Fred

04-12-2011 11:49 AM

Jim Miller

Got the rod. Actually decided to let Bob build the entire rod. A few mix ups on the order....but the rod is beautiful and I can't wait to fish it! (next week!!!!)

Tim @ Speyco is milling me a wonderful 3 3/4" 8.5 oz. reel to balance the rod.
Should show up this week!

Man it is like Christmas....and I'm a little kid!

03-13-2011 07:53 AM

fredaevans

Good call there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Miller

The plot thickens..
Will be doing a "ready to wrap" kit. Bob does the handle and i will wrap the guides. Bob talked me out of the wood handle...too heavy for this light rod. But the Meiser corkwork is very nice.

Going to be a super rod! Hopefully will have for
April fishing!

Unless you've got the equipment to spin the butt section it's darned hard to properly build/sand down a handle on a 2-hander. Getting that bit behind you will cut your construction time down by close to 2/3'rds.

fae

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